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A drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, juice, smoothies and soft drinks. Traditionally warm beverages include coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Caffeinated drinks that contain the stimulant caffeine have a long history.

In addition, alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and liquor, which contain the drug ethanol, have been part of human culture for more than 8,000 years. Non-alcoholic drinks often signify drinks that would normally contain alcohol, such as beer, wine and cocktails, but are made with a sufficiently low concentration of alcohol by volume. The category includes drinks that have undergone an alcohol removal process such as non-alcoholic beers and de-alcoholized wines. (Full article...)

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Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from the city of Bordeaux in France. The grape most likely gets its name from the French words sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. It is possibly a descendant of Savagnin. Sauvignon blanc is planted in many of the world's wine regions, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white varietal wine. The grape is also a component of the famous dessert wines from Sauternes and Barsac. Sauvignon blanc is widely cultivated in France, Chile, Romania, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Bulgaria, the states of Oregon, Washington, and California in the US. Some New World Sauvignon blancs, particularly from California, may also be called "Fumé Blanc", a marketing term coined by Robert Mondavi in reference to Pouilly-Fumé.

Depending on the climate, the flavor can range from aggressively grassy to sweetly tropical. In cooler climates, the grape has a tendency to produce wines with noticeable acidity and "green flavors" of grass, green bell peppers and nettles with some tropical fruit (such as passion fruit) and floral (such as elderflower) notes. In warmer climates, it can develop more tropical fruit notes but risks losing much aroma from over-ripeness, leaving only slight grapefruit and tree fruit (such as peach) notes.

Wine experts have used the phrase "crisp, elegant, and fresh" as a favorable description of Sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley and New Zealand. Sauvignon blanc, when slightly chilled, pairs well with fish or cheese, particularly chèvre. It is also known as one of the few wines that can pair well with sushi. (Full article...)

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... that the John Snow pub is named for a shy British epidemiologist who did not drink?
... that the Buddha is said to have sat under a charoli tree at Bodh Gaya for seven days without eating, drinking, washing, excreting, or lying down?
... that Al-Rantisi Hospital can extract drinking water from air?
... that Maxine North swore never to return to Thailand after the death of her undercover CIA husband, but ultimately settled there and introduced bottled water to the country?
... that The Drunkard's Progress suggests that a single social drink leads to poverty, crime, and suicide?
... that the "Mayor of Picklesburgh" is decided by a pickle juice drinking competition?

... there is a white variety of Tempranillo grapes?

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Image 1Mate, a traditional beverage in southern South America, especially in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and the south of Brazil. (from List of national drinks)
Image 2Coca-Cola is thought by many to be a symbol of the US. (from List of national drinks)
Image 3Red wine is popular in many European countries, notably France and Italy. (from List of national drinks)
Image 4A reservoir glass filled with a naturally colored verte absinthe, next to an absinthe spoon (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 5Palm wine is collected, fermented and stored in calabashes in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 6Founders Old Curmudgeon old ale (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 7A fully supplied bar with various types of drinks (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 8Singapore Sling, a gin-based sling cocktail from the city-state Singapore. (from List of national drinks)
Image 9Bottled beer (from List of drinks)
Image 10Cider (from List of drinks)
Image 11Beer being poured from a cask (from List of drinks)
Image 12Various views of a bottle of mezcal. The "worm", which is actually the larval form of the moth Hypopta agavis that lives on the agave plant, can be seen in the middle image, at the bottom of the bottle. (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 13Various bottles and containers of Russian vodka (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 14Indian Masala chai served in a red clay tea cup. (from List of national drinks)
Image 15Mixed drinks: a non-alcoholic Shirley Temple (left) and alcoholic Cosmopolitan (right) (from List of drinks)
Image 16A berele glass containing tej, a honey wine brewed and consumed in Ethiopia.
Image 17A Glencairn whisky glass. (from List of national drinks)
Image 18Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil and is made from cachaça, lime, and sugar. (from List of national drinks)
Image 19The popular Indian drink mango lassi. (from List of national drinks)
Image 20Per capita, Turkey drinks more tea than any other nation. (from List of national drinks)
Image 21Ice milk and lemon tea (from List of drinks)
Image 22A typical informal faikava in Tonga with the touʻa serving the men. (from List of national drinks)
Image 23Clear vodka served with pickled cucumber – the usual way of consuming it in Slavic countries of the so-called "vodka belt". (from List of national drinks)
Image 24Various distilled drinks (from List of drinks)
Image 252004 data of alcohol consumption per capita (age 15 or older), per year, by country, in liters of pure alcohol (from List of drinks)
Image 26Bottles of Zhuyeqing (Chu Yeh Ching) baijiu produced in Shanxi, China. (from List of national drinks)
Image 27Kvass, popular in the Baltic and Slavic countries. (from List of national drinks)
Image 28Guinness, a dry stout beer, is strongly associated with Ireland. (from List of national drinks)
Image 29Kaapi, Indian filter coffee. (from List of national drinks)
Image 30A glass mug of mugicha, a type of roasted barley tea (from List of drinks)
Image 31A kvass street vendor in Belgorod, Russia, 2013. (from List of national drinks)
Image 32Many in both Peru and Chile think that pisco sour is their national drink. (from List of national drinks)
Image 33Characteristics of boba tea (also known as "bubble tea" or "pearl milk tea") -- the national drink of Taiwan -- are the tapioca balls that rest at the bottom of the beverage that are drunk with a wide straw. (from List of national drinks)
Image 34Thai iced tea is a popular drink in Thailand and in many parts of the world. (from List of national drinks)
Image 35Peach kompot, traditional to several countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. (from List of national drinks)
Image 36Lemon, lime and bitters is commonly consumed in Australia and New Zealand. (from List of national drinks)
Image 37A display of spirits in a supermarket (from List of drinks)
Image 38Desi daru from India (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 39Classical Chinese tea set and three gaiwan. (from List of national drinks)
Image 40The 7-layered tea of Bangladesh. (from List of national drinks)
Image 41A hard cider produced in Michigan, U.S. (from List of alcoholic drinks)
Image 42Bosnian Coffee accessory manufacturers' small shops in Baščaršija - drink is important part of country's culture, and was major part of its economy in the past. (from List of national drinks)
Image 43The new Seven Color Tea, a recent competitor for national drink of Bangladesh. (from List of national drinks)
Image 44Krupnik, a national drink of Poland. (from List of national drinks)

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Milk

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A glass of milk

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Joseph Schlitz (May 15, 1831 – May 7, 1875) was a German-American entrepreneur who made his fortune in the brewing industry. (Full article...)

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There's nought, no doubt, so much the spirit calms as rum and true religion

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— Lord Byron
Don Juan

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Blackstrap molasses

Molasses (/məˈlæsɪz, moʊ-/) is a viscous byproduct, principally obtained from the refining of sugarcane or sugar beet juice into sugar. Molasses varies in the amount of sugar, the method of extraction and age of the plant. Sugarcane molasses is usually used to sweeten and flavour foods. Molasses is a major constituent of fine commercial brown sugar.

Molasses is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. There are different types of molasses, including first molasses (highest sugar content), second molasses (slightly bitter), and blackstrap molasses (the darkest and most robust in flavor). Molasses was historically popular in the Americas before the 20th century as a sweetener. It is still commonly used in traditional cuisine, such as in Madeira Island's traditional dishes.

In addition to culinary uses, molasses has industrial applications, such as in the distillation of rum, additive in mortar, and as a soil amendment to promote microbial activity. The unique flavor and nutritional profile of molasses make it a versatile ingredient with both food and non-food applications.

Used in Rum.

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General topics:	Bartending • Bottling • Drinking • Drinking water • Bottled water • Mineral water • Coffee • Energy drink • Juice • Tea • Milk • Plant milk • Pasteurization • Refrigeration • Steeping • Water purification
Alcoholic beverages:	Beer • Brandy • Brewing • Caffeinated alcoholic drinks • Cider • Cocktails • Distillation • Fermentation • Hard soda • Liquor • Liqueur • Malt drink • Mead • Proof • Rice Wine • Schnapps • Vodka • Whiskey • Wine
Soft Drinks:	Carbonation • Cola • Orange soft drink • Frozen carbonated drink • Root beer • Soda water • Lithia water •
Miscellaneous:	Drink industry • Lemonade • Limeade • Orange drink • Slush (beverage)

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WikiProject Food & Drink is an association of Wikipedians with an interest in culinary-related subjects. They have come together to co-ordinate the development of food and drink articles here on Wikipedia as well as the many subjects related to food such as foodservice, catering and restaurants. If you wish to learn more about these subjects as well as get involved, please visit the project.

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